Feature: Rising demand in China brings fortune to Indonesian salak farmers

JAKARTA, July 8 (Xinhua) -- The authentic taste of Indonesia's slightly sweet and sour salak fruit, also known as snake fruit, has gained increasing popularity among Chinese consumers. The pear-shaped, fig-sized fruit with a pointed tip has become...

India’s final $150–200 billion trade offer on table, refuses to budge on agriculture: Reports – Will Trump accept?

With just hours left for India and the United States to finalise a mini trade deal before the 90-day suspension on reciprocal tariffs ends, sources told CNBC TV18 that New Delhi has made a “decent offer” as part of the ongoing negotiations and the...

Inclusion in agriculture must be more than policy dream

Bhutan’s ambition to make its agriculture sector more inclusive by involving persons with disabilities (PWDs) is a welcome and commendable move. Guided by the principles of Gross National Happiness and reinforced by the Sustainable Development...

Insurer backs agricultural growth, targets rural market

In a strategic move aimed at bolstering Nigeria’s rural economy, Lasaco Assurance Plc has pledged greater support for the agricultural sector through tailored insurance solutions. This was revealed when the company’s leadership paid a courtesy...

'Nothing more to give': Farmers stand firm against US trade pressure

Farm leaders have delivered a clear message to ministers: the UK’s agricultural sector cannot absorb any further losses in ongoing trade negotiations with the United States. As the next phase of UK-US trade talks begins, the government is being...

Poultry farmers lose Tk 20b in six months: BPA

Poultry farmers across Bangladesh have suffered a huge financial loss -- about Tk 20 billion -- over the past six months due to a sharp fall in prices of eggs and chickens, said Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA). Approximately 10,000 small and...

Agriculture: Farm to market — who really wins?

Pakistan’s fruit and vegetable marketing system — regulated by the provincial governments — has evolved in a way that disadvantages both farmers and consumers. While farmers receive unfairly low returns for their produce, consumers pay excessively...

Only a sharp rise in food prices will force bureaucrats to pay a proper wage to farmers

The root of the problem is money. The unsustainably low incomes in most farming sectors mean that our young people, even those with an interest in agriculture, are turning their back on a lifetime of what they can see as poverty, drudgery and...

Exposed: The savage reality of dog attacks as farmers say ‘enough’

Book of horror images sent to Brussels as dog attacks leave farmers living in fear Farmers appeal to Brussels to stop escalating dog attacks on livestock Today at 06:30 It started with a farmer in West Kerry, tears running down his face. “He told...

Boosting agric investments crucial to fighting inflation –Oluwole

By Chinyere Anyanwu [email protected] Dumebi Oluwole, a leading voice in Nigeria’s economic landscape, has noted that the root causes of inflation in Nigeria are complex and multifaceted and require a comprehensive approach to address. Oluwole,...

Potato farmers call for overhaul of compensation rules as drought bites

Potato farmers are demanding sweeping changes to compensation rules for extreme weather, warning that prolonged drought has pushed many to the brink of survival. Farmers from across Cyprus are set to hold an open meeting on July 9, at the Liopetri...

Considering mechanism to curb ‘indiscriminate’ pricing of pesticides, says Agriculture Minister Shivraj Chouhan

Union Minister for Agriculture Shivraj Singh Chouhan said the authorities are mulling putting in place a “scientific” mechanism to curb “indiscriminate” pricing of pesticides.Speaking after the Annual General Meeting of the Indian Council of...

Smallcap Stocks To Watch: SEBI RA Palak Jain Is Bullish On Nova Agritech, JG Chemicals

Technical indicators, such as the SMA, indicate solid bullish momentum for Nova Agritech and JG Chemicals, according to the analyst. Even as the Indian equity markets remain rangebound, select pockets of opportunities are emerging in the broader...

In Nigeria, Farmers and Herders Battle Each Other for Land

In the fertile central region, the fights between herders and farmers for land access has become violent. We go to one village where over 160 people were killed in what villagers say was an effort to drive them off their farms. Sponsor Message

New vertical agrivoltaic system from Australia

Australian company Solspan has unveiled a 6.4 kW vertical solar wall system for applications in agrivoltaic projects. It measures 4 m x 4 m and can be interconnected with other units to create MW-sized systems. July 8, 2025 David Carroll From pv...

Uttarakhand CM Dhami meets Union minister Shivraj Chouhan, discusses implementation of agricultural schemes in state

AV/IT Team, Class of 2025: Olds College of Agriculture and Technology

AV/IT TEAM: Joe Guenther, Information Technology director; Danny Belanger, Information Technology team member The Center is capturing HD footage for use in future course materials and to provide better access for students during procedures. (Image...

Farmers in Texas Panhandle hopeful after signing of 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

Several people who work in the agriculture industry in the Texas Panhandle reacted on Monday to the passage and signing of the One Big Beautiful Bill that President Donald Trump signed on Friday in Washington, D.C. Ag producers and farmers said...

SEW-EURODRIVE energy audits help farmers drive down irrigation costs

SEW-EURODRIVE is expanding its support to South Africa’s agricultural sector by leveraging its world class expertise in energy audits for drive systems – helping farmers unlock cost savings and improve operational efficiencies in irrigation...

Winter delights at HIRL Farmers Market